Happiness@work aims to increase satisfaction and happiness in the workplace. It has been found that happy people are more successful, develop a strong sense of purpose and form authentic, cooperative connections with others.
The 5 ingredients of wellbeing
(Seligman, 2011)
The 5 ingredients of wellbeing are known as PERMA.
These elements can help people reach a life of fulfilment, happiness and meaning.
Seligman, M. (2011). Flourish: A visionary new understanding of Happiness and Well-being. New York, Atria Paperback.
Positive Emotions
Engagement
Relationships
Meaning
Accomplishment
Latest news about Happiness At Work
The longest study on happiness – Relationship makes us happy
Robert Waldinger directs the Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running studies of adult life ever done.
Self-Compassion in the Workplace
Compassion is the ability to show empathy, love, and concern to people who need our support. It’s in our nature to want to be kind to others in moments of need.
Pathways to happiness at work
After 14 years, learning the Greek language in high school finally paid off. It was the concepts hedonia and eudaimonia that gave me new insights on happiness.
Nonviolent communication at work
Marshall Rosenberg is the American psychologist who has founded, taught and spread Nonviolent Communication (NVC): let’s see what are the benefits of NVC.
Newsletter 2
With the holidays just around the corner, we would like to rejoice you with this Christmas edition of our newsletter.Even though we are not going to celebrate the holidays the way we want. Christmas is a time of warmth, gratitude and connection. And may those be...
Celebrate a socially distanced Christmas at work for motivation
Article by Edit Value Several statistics found that happy employees are ten times less likely to take time off sick, are more productive, are more positive and have a better time spirit. Despite all the problems and the overall situation regarding COVID-19 it doesn’t...
Can Hugh Grant help us with our happiness?
An article by Globalnet Yes, of course he can! We can search good emotions and optimistic approach in movies. Movies can very often, while well selected, be a great way to escape from our problems, even if it is only for a while. Being exposed on funny, happy movies...
Staying Positive: the second time around!
As many countries have now entered a second lockdown, there is a key time for us to reflect on what really makes us happy and reconsider our approach to work.
Reversing the happiness formula
by Obelisk Investing time and resources in people’s happiness at work intuitively sounds like a useful investment, and many would agree it will benefit the organization. But why exactly is happiness such a good investment? Let’s start by taking a closer look at some...
How to be an happy leader
The happiest leaders live by a different perspective and have a purpose for everything they do, they aren’t necessarily focused on success or failure.